½ Denaro - Jacopo Tiepolo ND (1229-1249) front ½ Denaro - Jacopo Tiepolo ND (1229-1249) back
½ Denaro - Jacopo Tiepolo ND (1229-1249) photo
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½ Denaro - Jacopo Tiepolo ND

 
Billon (.050 silver) 0.45 g 13 mm
Description
Issuer
Republic of Venice (Italian States)
Doge
Jacopo Tiepolo (1229-1249)
Type
Standard circulation coin
Years
1229-1249
Value
1 Obol (1⁄480)
Currency
Lira (1156-1471)
Composition
Billon (.050 silver)
Weight
0.45 g
Diameter
13 mm
Shape
Round (irregular)
Technique
Hammered
Demonetized
Yes
Updated
2024-10-05
References
Numista
N#113376
Rarity index
100%

Reverse

Bust of St. Marcus.

Lettering: + • S • MARCVS • V • N •

Comment

References:

Paolucci 2;
Montenegro 25;
Gamberini 24;
Papadopoli 5.

Also named Bianco Scodellato

Interesting fact

One interesting fact about this coin is that it features an image of Jacopo Tiepolo, who was the Doge of Venice from 1229 to 1249. The Doge was the highest-ranking official in the Republic of Venice, and this coin was minted during his reign.